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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
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| microcosm | a little world |
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| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
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