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 |
|---|---|
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| crass | gross |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |