GRE Word List
RETRENCH
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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
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Word | Meaning |
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tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
unsavory | insipid |
musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |