GRE Word List

MARTINET

a strict disciplinarian

The meaning of the word martinet is a strict disciplinarian.

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WordMeaning
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
cadeta younger brother or son
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
miragean optical (see optical
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original