GRE Word List
COUNTERMAND
to revoke (a command) by a contrary order
The meaning of the word countermand is to revoke (a command) by a contrary order.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
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| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
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