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 |
|---|---|
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| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
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| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |