GRE Word List
SUPPLANT
to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
The meaning of the word supplant is to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| foppish | foolish |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |