GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
witherto become dry and sapless
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse