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
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
cremateto subject to cremation
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free