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
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
buoyanthaving buoyancy
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
commemorativeintended as a commemoration