GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

Random words

WordMeaning
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
preamblean introductory statement
perditioneternal damnation
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
stenchstink
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence