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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inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
thronga multitude of assembled persons
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temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
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