GRE Word List
REPEL
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
The meaning of the word repel is drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coax | persuade by flattery |
| quay | dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats) |
| notable | conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted |
| disburse | pay out (as from a fund); N. disbursement; CF. purse |
| unequivocal | plain; clear; obvious |
| esoteric | hard to understand; known only to the chosen few, esp. initiates; N. esoterica |
| sunder | separate; part; CF. asunder |
| noose | loop formed in a rope |
| lucre | money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre |
| icon | religious image; idol; image or representation |
