GRE Word List

DISMISS

to permit or cause to leave

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

Random words

WordMeaning
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
enhanceheighten
pluckto pull or pick off or out