GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.

Random words

WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
peerlessmatchless
briman upper or outer margin : verge
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
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arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow