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 |
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| outmoded | not being in style |
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| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
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| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
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