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
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
representationalone that represents: such as
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
sanguinarybloodthirsty
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
demurto take exception : object
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
sleightdeceitful craftiness