GRE Word List
RETRENCH
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| heed | to pay attention |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| abnegation | denial |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| analgesia | insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness |