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
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
perditioneternal damnation
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
mutedbeing mute : silent
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
lumberto move ponderously
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information