GRE Word List
CADET
a younger brother or son
The meaning of the word cadet is a younger brother or son.
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| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
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| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
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| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
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| saturnine | born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
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