GRE Word List
RETRENCH
cut down
The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| shaving | the act of one that shaves |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| vital | of the utmost importance |