GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |