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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |