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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| dermatologist | a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |