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 |
|---|---|
| raspy | harsh |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |