GRE Word List
BELEAGUER
besiege
The meaning of the word beleaguer is besiege.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| annals | a record of events arranged in yearly sequence |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |