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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
blueslow spirits : melancholy
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
propulsivetending or having power to propel
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease