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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |