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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accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
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consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
garnishdecorate
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expatriatebanish