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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| Word | Meaning |
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| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
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| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| kismet | fate |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| raiment | clothing |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |