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 |
|---|---|
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| brook | creek |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |