GRE Word List
REPELLENT
serving or tending to drive away or ward off
The meaning of the word repellent is serving or tending to drive away or ward off.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
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| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
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