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 |
|---|---|
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |