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
canterone who uses cant: such as
hovelan open shed or shelter
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
recuperateto get back : regain
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
figmentsomething made up or contrived
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize