Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The act of rejecting or refusing to accept something, especially a contract or debt.

Example: The company's repudiation of the contract led to a legal dispute.

Definition: A person who supports the rejection or disavowal of something, especially in the context of denying responsibility for a debt or obligation.

Example: The repudiationist argued against the previous administration's financial decisions.

Definition: A person who rejects or disavows something, especially a belief, claim, or authority.

Example: The repudiator of the agreement made it clear that they would not accept the terms.

Definition: To be in conflict or to oppose something strongly.

Example: The new policy seemed to repugn many employees who preferred the old system.

Definition: To strongly dislike or find something very unpleasant.

Example: She repugns the idea of lying to her friends.

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a deep repugnance for the unfair treatment of animals.

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something.

Example: She felt a deep repugnancy towards the idea of harming animals.

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; something that is very unpleasant or offensive.

Example: The idea of cheating on the test was repugnant to her.

Definition: In a way that is extremely distasteful or offensive.

Example: The food was served repugnantly, making it hard to eat.

Definition: The act of rejecting or driving back someone or something, often in a forceful way.

Example: The repulse of the enemy forces was a significant victory for the defenders.

Definition: To drive someone or something away or to reject them in a rude or unfriendly way.

Example: The army was able to repulse the enemy's attack successfully.

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a sense of repulsion when she saw the dirty room.