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
biennialoccurring every two years
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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
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