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
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
unassumingnot assuming : modest
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
minusculevery small
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands