GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
impingeencroach
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture