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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placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
hardybold
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
amendto put right
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect