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 |
|---|---|
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
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| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| fuddle | booze |
| impuissance | weakness |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
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| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |