GRE Word List

BATTALION

a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army

The meaning of the word battalion is a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army.

Random words

WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
conteststrive
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
crypticsecret
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering