GRE Word List

INVOKE

to petition for help or support

The meaning of the word invoke is to petition for help or support.

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WordMeaning
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth