GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feint | something feigned |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| billowing | wave |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |