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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WordMeaning
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
headfirstwith the head foremost
convolutedhaving convolutions
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
irksometending to irk : tedious
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
notableworthy of note : remarkable
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease