GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
deploreto feel or express grief for
apoplexystroke
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension