GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

The meaning of the word filibuster is an irregular military adventurer.

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fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
denominationan act of denominating
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence