GRE Word List
PUGILIST
fighter
The meaning of the word pugilist is fighter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| relapse | the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |