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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| viand | an item of food |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |