GRE Word List
YEOMAN
an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
The meaning of the word yeoman is an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| noisome | noxious |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |