GRE Word List
REVOKE
cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
The meaning of the word revoke is cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diminution | lessening; reduction in size; V. diminish |
| pen | fenced enclosure for animals; confining space; Ex. sheep pen; V: confine in a pen; enclose |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |
| inconsistency | state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible |
| impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |
| malapropos | inappropriate; ADV. |
| invoke | call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God |
| legislature | legislating branch of government; CF. legislate: make laws |
| chuckle | laugh quietly |
| drab | dull; lacking color; cheerless ; Ex. drab coat/life |