GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

Random words

WordMeaning
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
punditpandit
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
neophytea new convert : proselyte
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary