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 |
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| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| paltry | inferior |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |