GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
invalidnot valid: