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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|---|---|
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
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| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
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| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
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