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 |
|---|---|
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
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| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |