GRE Word List

PUGILIST

fighter

The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.

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WordMeaning
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
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derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
deputizeto appoint as deputy
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
dyspepticindigestion
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy