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
lagone that lags or is last
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
cadeta younger brother or son
slywise in practical affairs