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

WordMeaning
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
lagone that lags or is last
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
flushto fly away suddenly
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated