GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
hivea container for housing honeybees
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
seedycontaining or full of seeds
waketo be or remain awake
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior