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
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
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perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
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pedagogueteacher
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor