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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WordMeaning
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
siblingsib
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
markedhaving an identifying mark
botchan inflammatory sore
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome