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.

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WordMeaning
encompassinclude
predisposeto dispose in advance
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
circleta little circle
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication