GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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WordMeaning
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
peerlessmatchless
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle