GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

Random words

WordMeaning
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
predecessorone that precedes
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette