GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| amend | to put right |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |