GRE Word List

WITHHOLD

to hold back from action : check

The meaning of the word withhold is to hold back from action : check.

Random words

WordMeaning
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
spruceto make spruce
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
inertlacking the power to move
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt