GRE Word List

SUPERIMPOSE

to place or lay over or above something

The meaning of the word superimpose is to place or lay over or above something.

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WordMeaning
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination