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.

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WordMeaning
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iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
alleviaterelieve
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
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shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
multiformhaving many forms or appearances