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).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |