GRE Word List

DISMISS

to permit or cause to leave

The meaning of the word dismiss is to permit or cause to leave.

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prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
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impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
acmethe highest point or stage