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
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
darta light spear
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
penchanta strong and continued inclination
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages