GRE Word List

WITHHOLD

to hold back from action : check

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

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WordMeaning
rationalhaving reason or understanding
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased