GRE Word List
USURP
to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
The meaning of the word usurp is to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| regime | regimen |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
| writ | something written : writing |