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 |
|---|---|
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |