GRE Word List

EXPROPRIATE

to deprive of possession or proprietary rights

The meaning of the word expropriate is to deprive of possession or proprietary rights.

Random words

WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose