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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate