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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WordMeaning
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
demolitionthe act of demolishing
queryquestion
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness