GRE vocabulary
encroach
to intrude gradually on someone's territory or rights
In a sentence
New development steadily encroached on the wetland habitat.
Synonyms
intrudetrespassinfringe
Antonyms
withdrawretreat
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ebb
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
ebullience
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
ebulliency
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
ebullient
overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
eccentric
deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways
echelon
a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
eclectic
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
eclipse
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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