GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
convoketo call together to a meeting
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
welterwrithe
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments