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
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
verbalizeto express something in words
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charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
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factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
hallowedholy