GRE Word List

FILIBUSTER

an irregular military adventurer

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

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WordMeaning
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
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flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter