GRE Word List
RESCIND
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
The meaning of the word rescind is repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement).
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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headlong | hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV. |
pecuniary | pertaining to money |
genuflect | bend the knee as in worship |
virus | disease communicator |
dismiss | eliminate from consideration; no longer consider; put out of court without further hearing; reject; discharge from employment; direct to leave; ADJ. dismissive; N. dismissal |
career | rush wildly; go at full speed |
healthful | conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air |
rebus | representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''. |
ample | enough; abundant; spacious; large in size; Ex. ample opportunity/garden; N. amplitude: quality of being ample; abundance; largeness of space |
foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |