GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
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|---|---|
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
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| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |