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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a 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) |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| braid | to make from braids |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |