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 |
|---|---|
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| harass | exhaust |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |