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 |
|---|---|
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| trenchant | keen |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |