GRE Word List

REPULSE

to drive or beat back : repel

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

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depravitya corrupt act or practice
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
underhandin a clandestine manner
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
disconcertto throw into confusion
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other