GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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WordMeaning
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
wrenchto move with a violent twist
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
cullto select from a group : choose
opulencewealth