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
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
militateto have weight or effect
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
elusivetending to elude: such as
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
illicitnot permitted : unlawful