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 |
|---|---|
| vital | of the utmost importance |
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| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
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| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
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| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| imprecation | curse |
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |