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 |
|---|---|
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
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| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| resign | relegate |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
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| mischance | bad luck |