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
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
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antecedeprecede
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
psychea princess loved by Cupid
celerityrapidity of motion or action
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate