GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |