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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nicetythe quality or state of being nice
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
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blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
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