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
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
igniteto set afire
reveriedaydream
grumbleto mutter in discontent
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
crescendoa gradual increase
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing