GRE Word List
INFRINGE
to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
The meaning of the word infringe is to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| provenance | origin |
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| impenitent | not penitent |
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