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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
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| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
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| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
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