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
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
warrantedsanction
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
gibeto utter taunting words
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted