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
thronga multitude of assembled persons
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
conveyancethe action of conveying
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
franticemotionally out of control