GRE Word List
CITADEL
a fortress that commands (see command
The meaning of the word citadel is a fortress that commands (see command.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| braid | to make from braids |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| pugilist | fighter |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |