GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
queruloushabitually complaining
billowingwave
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)