GRE Word List
SUPERSEDE
to cause to be set aside
The meaning of the word supersede is to cause to be set aside.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| nib | bill |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |