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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
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| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
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| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
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