GRE Word List
EXECUTIONER
one who executes
The meaning of the word executioner is one who executes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| farce | stuff |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |