GRE Word List
RESCIND
to take away : remove
The meaning of the word rescind is to take away : remove.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |