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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
depravitya corrupt act or practice
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl