GRE Word List
REVOKE
to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
The meaning of the word revoke is to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
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| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
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| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |