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

WordMeaning
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
garnerto gather into storage
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position