GRE Word List
DISMISS
eliminate from consideration; no longer consider; put out of court without further hearing; reject; discharge from employment; direct to leave; ADJ. dismissive; N. dismissal
The meaning of the word dismiss is eliminate from consideration; no longer consider; put out of court without further hearing; reject; discharge from employment; direct to leave; ADJ. dismissive; N. dismissal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capsize | (of a boat) turn over |
| catalyst | agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged; CF. catalysis |
| purported | alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists |
| emollient | soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ. |
| hackneyed | commonplace; trite |
| retinue | following; attendants |
| thrifty | careful about money; economical; N. thrift |
| compliance | conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply |
| brave | face courageously; Ex. brave the storm |
| culvert | artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road |
