GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
implicationsomething implied: such as
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent