GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.

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WordMeaning
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
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equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
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plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
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