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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |