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

WordMeaning
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flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
induceto move by persuasion or influence
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
plummetto fall perpendicularly
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
exploitdeed