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
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
retributionrecompense
phenomenaphenomenon
expertisethe skill of an expert
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate