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 |
|---|---|
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| spruce | to make spruce |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| fiend | devil |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |