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
wardthe action or process of guarding
disconcertto throw into confusion
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
donto put on (an article of clothing)
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
pendulouspoised without visible support
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another