GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
cannyclever
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
schismdivision
conducivetending to promote or assist
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
interiman intervening time : interval