GRE Word List
REPEL
to drive back : repulse
The meaning of the word repel is to drive back : repulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| aptitude | inclination |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |