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
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
accessiblecapable of being reached
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current