GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

Random words

WordMeaning
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
hazarda source of danger