GRE Word List

REPULSION

the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed

The meaning of the word repulsion is the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed.

Random words

WordMeaning
frigidintensely cold
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
sleightdeceitful craftiness
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
commemorativeintended as a commemoration