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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WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
effluviuman invisible emanation
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
approbationcommendation
adjacentnot distant : nearby
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
caldrona large kettle or boiler
disportsport
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow