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 |
|---|---|
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| dart | a light spear |