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
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
appurtenancesaccessory objects
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
civilof or relating to citizens
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate