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 |
|---|---|
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| dominate | rule |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
