GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

Random words

WordMeaning
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
overwhelmupset
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
mediumsomething in a middle position
entitybeing
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult