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
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
adjurationa solemn oath
severto put or keep apart : divide
contrivancea thing contrived