GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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WordMeaning
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
pinnacea light sailing ship
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
meleea confused struggle
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence