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
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses