GRE Word List

REND

to remove from place by violence : wrest

The meaning of the word rend is to remove from place by violence : wrest.

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WordMeaning
anachronisman error in chronology
penchanta strong and continued inclination
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
condescendto assume an air of superiority
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned