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
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome