GRE Word List
PARTISAN
a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
The meaning of the word partisan is a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| oligarchy | government by the few |