GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
communalof or relating to one or more communes
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate