GRE Word List

PUISSANT

having puissance : powerful

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

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WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
tantruma fit of bad temper
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
habituateto make used to something : accustom
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all