GRE Word List

MARTIAL

of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior

The meaning of the word martial is of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior.

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WordMeaning
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
pranktrick
crescendoa gradual increase
lagone that lags or is last
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect