GRE Word List

REPRESS

to check by or as if by pressure : curb

The meaning of the word repress is to check by or as if by pressure : curb.

Random words

WordMeaning
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
figurea number symbol : numeral
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
credencemental acceptance as true or real
conteststrive
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity