GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
itineranttraveling from place to place
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
reaperone that reaps
obligatorybinding in law or conscience