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 |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| cue | the letter q |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |