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 |
|---|---|
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |