GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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WordMeaning
dodderingfeeble
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
braidto make from braids
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
neophytea new convert : proselyte
underlyinglying beneath or below
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent