GRE Word List
COMMANDEER
take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes
The meaning of the word commandeer is take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convert | one who has adopted a different religion or opinion; V: change into another form; (persuade to) adopt a particular religion or belief |
| varnish | paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V. |
| practical | based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man |
| retrieve | recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation |
| buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
| languor | lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression |
| coalition | partnership; league; union of separate political parties |
| meek | submissive; patient and long-suffering |
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
| magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |
