GRE Word List
CONFISCATE
appropriated by the government : forfeited
The meaning of the word confiscate is appropriated by the government : forfeited.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
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| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
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| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |