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

WordMeaning
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
mediumsomething in a middle position
wagto be in motion : stir
delusivelikely to delude
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow