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.

Random words

WordMeaning
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
prowessdistinguished bravery
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
naivetea naive remark or action
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)