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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effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
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sleeperone that sleeps
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal