GRE Word List

MILITIA

a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency

The meaning of the word militia is a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency.

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WordMeaning
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
nutritiousnourishing
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
implyto express indirectly
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
sequesterto set apart : segregate