GRE Word List
RETRIEVE
to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
The meaning of the word retrieve is to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
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| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
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| violate | break |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
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