GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
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