GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
amphibianan amphibious organism
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound