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
decipherdecode
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
transpireto take place : go on
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
reprisea musical repetition:
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
intersticea space that intervenes between things
floridvery flowery in style : ornate