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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| drivel | nonsense |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |