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
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
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concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
speechlessunable to speak : dumb