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

WordMeaning
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
writheto twist into coils or folds
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
understateto represent as less than is the case
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band