GRE Word List

SUBPOENA

a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure

The meaning of the word subpoena is a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure.

Random words

WordMeaning
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
appendattach
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
couriermessenger
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated