GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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proletariana member of the proletariat
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
assailto attack violently : assault
miscreantunbelieving
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal