GRE Word List

DISMISS

to permit or cause to leave

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

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WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
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imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
aspirantone who aspires
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
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