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
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
gnomemaxim
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
advertto turn the mind or attention
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
missivea written communication : letter