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 |
|---|---|
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
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| rivulet | a small stream |