GRE Word List

RESTRAINT

an act of restraining : the state of being restrained

The meaning of the word restraint is an act of restraining : the state of being restrained.

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WordMeaning
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
overweeningarrogant
rankrelative standing or position
kudospraise given for achievement
nexusconnection
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression