GRE Word List
FREEBOOTER
pirate or plunderer who makes war in order to grow rich
The meaning of the word freebooter is pirate or plunderer who makes war in order to grow rich.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inanimate | lifeless; not animate |
| mite | very small object or insect-like creature; small coin |
| illusory | illusive; deceptive; not real |
| anthem | song of praise or patriotism; Ex. national anthem |
| cartographer | map-maker |
| voodoo | religion practiced chiefly in Haiti |
| retentive | holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory |
| acclimate | adjust to climate or environment; adapt |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| brawny | muscular; having well-developed muscles |
