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 |
|---|---|
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| egregious | conspicuous |
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| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
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| exempt | free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject |
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