GRE Word List

REPEL

to drive back : repulse

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
jostleto come in contact or into collision
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
festerto generate pus
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
slewa large number