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
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
repercussionreflection
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy