GRE Word List

RESERVE

to hold in reserve : keep back

The meaning of the word reserve is to hold in reserve : keep back.

Random words

WordMeaning
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
stemthe main trunk of a plant
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating