GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
poisebalance