GRE Word List
INVOKE
to petition for help or support
The meaning of the word invoke is to petition for help or support.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| mulct | fine |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| dissension | disagreement |