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
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
fetefestival
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing