GRE Word List

DISPEL

to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate

The meaning of the word dispel is to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate.

Random words

WordMeaning
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
corpusclea minute particle
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
eventualcontingent
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited