hold back; keep under control; keep in check
He had to restrain himself from laughing loudly.
Vocabulary like restrain appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
enduring; recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
refuse to accept or comply
firmly determined
firmness of purpose; bring to an end; settle conclusively
echoing; characterized by resonance
breathing technique; the metabolic processes whereby organisms obtain energy
jittery; being in a tense state
fix; return to its original or usable and functioning condition
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