GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
pugilistfighter