GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

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WordMeaning
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
indicativeserving to indicate
superannuatedoutmoded