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
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet