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
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
generalitythe quality or state of being general
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
vintnera wine merchant
conducivetending to promote or assist