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
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
benisonblessing
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen