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 |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| interrogate | to question formally and systematically |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
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| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
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