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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antiquityancient times
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
swipea strong sweeping blow
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
sheerunqualified
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm