GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
pryto look closely or inquisitively
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
assailto attack violently : assault
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
prowessdistinguished bravery