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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |