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
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
mediateoccupying a middle position
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
sequesterto set apart : segregate
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control