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
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent