GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |