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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WordMeaning
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
badinageplayful repartee : banter
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming