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
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
founderone that founds or establishes
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others