GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

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kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
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