GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
pluckto pull or pick off or out
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune