GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
refraincurb
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful