GRE Word List
EXPROPRIATE
take possession of (often for public use and without payment)
The meaning of the word expropriate is take possession of (often for public use and without payment).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canto | division of a long poem |
| peroration | conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length |
| exacting | extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety |
| hallowed | blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| relapse | return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N. |
| psychopathic | pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder |
| turpitude | depravity; baseness; Ex. moral turpitude |
| geniality | cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered |
| querulous | given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining |
