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 |
|---|---|
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
| satiate | filled to satiety |