GRE Word List

FREEBOOTER

pirate

The meaning of the word freebooter is pirate.

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insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
onslaughtan especially fierce attack