GRE Word List

WARD

the action or process of guarding

The meaning of the word ward is the action or process of guarding.

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WordMeaning
duressforcible restraint or restriction
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
peccadilloa slight offense
brawnthe flesh of a boar
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts