GRE Word List

EVOKE

to call forth or up: such as

The meaning of the word evoke is to call forth or up: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
parochialof or relating to a church parish
cataclysmflood
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
anthropologistthe science of human beings
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
eventualcontingent
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
deviouswandering
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it