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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |