GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| rhapsodize | to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |