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 |
|---|---|
| lunar | crescent |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| colloquy | conversation |