GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
mutedbeing mute : silent
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for