GRE Word List

EXECUTIONER

one who executes

The meaning of the word executioner is one who executes.

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clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
quirkan abrupt twist or curve