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
retractto draw back or in
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
predecessorone that precedes
determinatehaving defined limits
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary