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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| noisome | noxious |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| raiment | clothing |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |
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