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
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
bitinghaving the power to bite
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end