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
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
caterto provide a supply of food
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
schemea plan or program of action
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
braidto make from braids
sparseof few and scattered elements