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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| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
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| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
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| brink | edge |