GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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WordMeaning
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
gustoan individual or special taste
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
naivetea naive remark or action
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning