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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
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| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
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| cryptic | secret |
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