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
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
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repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
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exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
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