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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shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)