GRE Word List
REPUGNANCE
disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
The meaning of the word repugnance is disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buxom | full-bosomed; plump; jolly |
| curator | superintendent; manager (in charge of a museum or a library) |
| accrue | come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual |
| reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
| irrevocable | unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke |
| portly | stout; corpulent |
| venerable | deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get |
| nether | lower; Ex. nether garments/regions |
| dilute | make (a liquid) less concentrated; reduce in strength; Ex. dilute the influence of the president |
| indelible | not able to be erased |