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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WordMeaning
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
natationthe action or art of swimming
elysianof or relating to Elysium
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
eventualcontingent
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd