GRE Word List
MARTINET
a strict disciplinarian
The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.
Random words
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gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |