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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WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
inclementlacking mildness: such as
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
citadela fortress that commands (see command
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish