GRE Word List

COMMANDEER

to compel to perform military service

The meaning of the word commandeer is to compel to perform military service.

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WordMeaning
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
outlooka place offering a view
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration