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
understateto represent as less than is the case
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
extolto praise highly : glorify
disconcertto throw into confusion
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous