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 |
|---|---|
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| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
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