GRE Word List
RETRENCH
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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| encompass | include |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |