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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temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
besiegeto surround with armed forces
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding