GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement