GRE Word List

RETRENCH

cut down

The meaning of the word retrench is cut down.

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WordMeaning
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
meandera winding path or course
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
hallowedholy
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)