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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| ignite | to set afire |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |