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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pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
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pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
besiegeto surround with armed forces
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition