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
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
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exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
depositiona testifying especially before a court
disconcertto throw into confusion