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.

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WordMeaning
corollarya proposition (see proposition
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
ferventvery hot : glowing
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)