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 |
|---|---|
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |