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
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
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affluenceabundance of property : wealth
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
grottocave
extantcurrently or actually existing