GRE Word List

JUNTA

a council or committee for political or governmental purposes

The meaning of the word junta is a council or committee for political or governmental purposes.

Random words

WordMeaning
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
snipa small piece that is snipped off
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with