GRE Word List
PREEMPT
to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
The meaning of the word preempt is to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| courier | messenger |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| retiring | reserved |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| primal | original |