GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| predetermine | foreordain |