GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
catechismoral instruction
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness