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
festerto generate pus
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing