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

WordMeaning
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
unkemptnot combed
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
fermentto undergo fermentation