GRE Word List
RETRENCH
cut down
The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |