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
caninea conical pointed tooth
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serenitythe quality or state of being serene
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
paradigmexample
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war