GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
phenomenaphenomenon
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs