GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
harassexhaust
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
gazettenewspaper
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another