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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acclaim | applaud |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
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| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
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| meager | having little flesh : thin |