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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glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
hardybold
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism