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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| carcinogenic | producing or tending to produce cancer |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| boor | peasant |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |