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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