GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
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| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
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