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
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
reparablecapable of being repaired
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
witherto become dry and sapless