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 |
|---|---|
| consort | associate |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
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| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
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