GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| ploy | escapade |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| apiarist | beekeeper |