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
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
ramificationbranch
interrogateto question formally and systematically
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
buoyanthaving buoyancy
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness