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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tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
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winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
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meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise