GRE Word List

RETIRING

reserved

The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.

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WordMeaning
portlydignified
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
distendextend
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
veerto change direction or course
whimsywhim