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
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
crypticsecret
colloquyconversation
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
duressforcible restraint or restriction
disclaimto make a disclaimer
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear