GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
desperatehaving lost hope
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
affinityrelationship by marriage
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice