GRE Word List

EXECUTIONER

one who executes

The meaning of the word executioner is one who executes.

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WordMeaning
rationalhaving reason or understanding
incognitowith one's identity concealed
compriseto be made up of
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
shavingthe act of one that shaves
buffeta blow especially with the hand
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter