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 |
|---|---|
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
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| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
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