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
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
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spruceto make spruce
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
politypolitical organization
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plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going