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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genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
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