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
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent