GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

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

Random words

WordMeaning
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
facileeasily accomplished or attained
aptitudeinclination
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
rationa food allowance for one day
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
hideto put out of sight : secrete