GRE Word List

REPULSE

to drive or beat back : repel

The meaning of the word repulse is to drive or beat back : repel.

Random words

WordMeaning
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
outgoinggoing away : departing
surmountto prevail over : overcome
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.