GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
shoveto push along
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
parochialof or relating to a church parish
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table