GRE Word List
PUISSANT
having puissance : powerful
The meaning of the word puissant is having puissance : powerful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |