GRE Word List
RETRENCH
cut down
The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |