GRE Word List
RETRENCH
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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |
| motley | variegated in color |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| benison | blessing |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |