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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |