GRE Word List

RELINQUISH

to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind

The meaning of the word relinquish is to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind.

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forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
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denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
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convolutedhaving convolutions
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