GRE Word List
RETRENCH
cut down
The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |