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
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious