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 |
|---|---|
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |