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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| regimen | a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |