GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| turbulence | the quality or state of being turbulent: such as |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
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| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
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| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |