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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WordMeaning
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
submergeto put under water
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate