GRE Word List

PUISSANT

having puissance : powerful

The meaning of the word puissant is having puissance : powerful.

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WordMeaning
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly