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
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
rostera roll or list of personnel
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)