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 |
|---|---|
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |