GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
scourgewhip
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bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
collectedgathered together
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
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