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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WordMeaning
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
vertexthe top of the head
nubileof marriageable condition or age
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psychea princess loved by Cupid
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant