GRE Word List
REPRESS
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
The meaning of the word repress is hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brocade | rich, figured(patterned) fabric |
| atypical | not normal; not typical |
| chuckle | laugh quietly |
| misgivings | doubts |
| peer | one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress |
| compulsory | obligatory; that must be done |
| grisly | ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies |
| hazardous | dangerous |
| wrench | twist; pull; strain; Ex. He wrenched the gun out of her hands. |
| ungainly | (of someone) awkward in movement; clumsy; (of something) unwieldy; Ex. ungainly dancer/instrument |
