GRE Word List
MARTIAL
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
The meaning of the word martial is warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
prosperity | good fortune and financial success; physical well-being |
parasite | animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside |
extirpate | root up; uproot; destroy completely |
spruce | neat and trim in appearance; smart; Ex. Be spruce for your job interview; V. |
implicit | understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust |
mime | pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime |
whiff | puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal |
recite | repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation |