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
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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
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attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
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heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
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