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
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
cipherzero
lampoonsatire
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
fellskin