GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |