GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
betokento typify beforehand : presage
bestowto put to use : apply
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue