GRE Word List
CITADEL
a fortress that commands (see command
The meaning of the word citadel is a fortress that commands (see command.
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| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
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| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
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| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |