GRE Word List

MARSHAL

a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces

The meaning of the word marshal is a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces.

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WordMeaning
affirmationthe act of affirming
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
passiveacted upon by an external agency
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
incarcerateto put in prison
oratorone who delivers an oration