GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession