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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
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| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| occident | west |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |