GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| devious | wandering |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |