GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
condescendto assume an air of superiority
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal