GRE Word List
SABOTEUR
one that practices sabotage
The meaning of the word saboteur is one that practices sabotage.
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remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |