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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| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| purveyor | one that purveys |