GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
gnarlsnarl