GRE Word List
MARTINET
a strict disciplinarian
The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| nourishment | food |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |