GRE Word List

INCURSION

a hostile entrance into a territory : raid

The meaning of the word incursion is a hostile entrance into a territory : raid.

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WordMeaning
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
nomenclaturename
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity