GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| pliant | pliable |
| implode | to burst inward |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |