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.

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WordMeaning
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
concorda state of agreement : harmony