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
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
demisedeath
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
confideto have confidence : trust
hirsutehairy
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
noveltysomething new or unusual
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless