GRE Word List
ENCROACHMENT
to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
The meaning of the word encroachment is to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |