GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)