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 |
|---|---|
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
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| egregious | conspicuous |
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