GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
sentinelsentry
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
sledgesledgehammer
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
aperturean opening or open space : hole