GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
debuta first appearance
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
corrugatedhaving corrugations
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs