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 |
|---|---|
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
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| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| shambles | a meat market |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |