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.

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WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
collectedgathered together
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
strewto spread by scattering
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
victualsfood usable by people
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger