GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

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

Random words

WordMeaning
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
unbridledunrestrained
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit