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 |
|---|---|
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |