Sentence:  It is some satisfaction to him that is <WSD>repelled</WSD>, that dignities, honours, offices, are not alwayes given by desert or worth, but for love, affinitie, friendship, affection, great mens letters, or as commonly they are bought and sold. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc. (from 15th c.)