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

WordMeaning
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
colloquyconversation
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)