GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
mediateoccupying a middle position
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
affectedartificial; pretended
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender