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
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
groovea long narrow channel or depression
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
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