GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
hirsutehairy
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
aspirantone who aspires
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
compressto press or squeeze together
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper