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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
apostateone who commits apostasy
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground