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
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
gistessence; main point; substance
privyprivate
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another