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
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
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adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
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prolongto lengthen in time : continue
gistessence; main point; substance
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation