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
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
malcontenta discontented person:
guyman
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
onusburden
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
braidto make from braids
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another