GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
growlrumble
scotchscottish
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
errantbehaving wrongly
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
ravenousrapacious
recipientone that receives : receiver