GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
remunerativeserving to remunerate
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion