GRE Word List

OVERTURN

to cause to turn over : upset

The meaning of the word overturn is to cause to turn over : upset.

Random words

WordMeaning
antecedeprecede
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
compulsionan act of compelling
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement