GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
condescendto assume an air of superiority
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly