GRE Word List

PUISSANT

having puissance : powerful

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

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abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
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supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
consanguineousof the same blood or origin