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
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
attentivemindful
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
slougha place of deep mud or mire
wiltloose freshness; droop
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
searbeing dried and withered
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant