GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
markedhaving an identifying mark
facileeasily accomplished or attained
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow