GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

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reverberatereflect
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
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metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill