GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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resignrelegate
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)