GRE Word List

RETRACT

to draw back or in

The meaning of the word retract is to draw back or in.

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WordMeaning
oligarchygovernment by the few
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
appurtenancesaccessory objects
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner