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
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
sheerunqualified
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
sluggarda habitually lazy person
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent