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 |
|---|---|
| carcinogenic | producing or tending to produce cancer |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
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| addle | rotten |
| lampoon | satire |
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