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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WordMeaning
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
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altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official