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.

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WordMeaning
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt