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 |
|---|---|
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
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| virulent | marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
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| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
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