GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| partial | of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |