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
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
zealota zealous person
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length