Rescind
mediumNeutral tonerih-SIND
verb
Definition
to revoke or cancel (a law, order, or agreement)
Memory hook
re-SINNED: the king decided his decree had SINNED against fairness, so he re-SINNED it, cancelling it entirely.
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Examples
“The board voted to rescind the policy after public outcry.”
“Once the error was discovered, the company rescinded the job offer.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The board voted to ______ the policy after public outcry.”
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rescind
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GRE Tip
Rescind is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "revoke" or "annul" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "enact".
Related GRE Words
recant
to formally retract or disavow a previously held belief or statement
inculpate
To accuse or incriminate someone; to show or suggest that someone is guilty of wrongdoing
regress
To return to a former or less developed state
stipulate
to specify as a condition of an agreement
subpoena
a writ commanding a person to appear in court
exculpate
to clear from blame or guilt
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