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 |
|---|---|
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |