GRE Word List

COMMANDEER

to compel to perform military service

The meaning of the word commandeer is to compel to perform military service.

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dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
acuitykeenness of perception
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly