GRE Word List
REPEAL
to rescind or annul by authoritative act
The meaning of the word repeal is to rescind or annul by authoritative act.
Random words
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|---|---|
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
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| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
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