GRE Word List

LARCENY

the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently

The meaning of the word larceny is the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently.

Random words

WordMeaning
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
quislingtraitor
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen