Negate
mediumnih-GATE
verb
Definition
to nullify; make ineffective or invalid
Examples
“A single careless error can negate hours of painstaking work.”
“The new evidence did not negate the original theory but instead refined it.”
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GRE Tip
Negate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "nullify" or "invalidate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "affirm".
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