GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
decreean order usually having the force of law
reprisea musical repetition:
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
endueprovide
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
fiascoa complete failure
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person