GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
junkettrip
skiffany of various small boats
thespianactor
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
cartographerone that makes maps