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
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent