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
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
reaperone that reaps