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
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
unearthlynot earthly: such as
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible