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
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
subsistencereal being : existence
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
cemeterya burial ground