GRE Word List
EMBEZZLEMENT
to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
The meaning of the word embezzlement is to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| raiment | clothing |
| poise | balance |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |