GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

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

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WordMeaning
incognitowith one's identity concealed
equityjustice according to natural law or right
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
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lethalof, relating to, or causing death