GRE Word List

CASUALTY

a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action

The meaning of the word casualty is a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action.

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attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
dourstern
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
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foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage