GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| pugilist | fighter |