GRE Word List
ADJUTANT
a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
The meaning of the word adjutant is a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence.
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