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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conscientious | meticulous |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |