GRE Word List
RETRACT
to draw back or in
The meaning of the word retract is to draw back or in.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| unkempt | not combed |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |