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 |
|---|---|
| occident | west |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |