GRE Word List

REPULSE

to drive or beat back : repel

The meaning of the word repulse is to drive or beat back : repel.

Random words

WordMeaning
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
sanguinarybloodthirsty
queruloushabitually complaining
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
dearthscarcity that makes dear
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike