GRE Word List
PUISSANT
having puissance : powerful
The meaning of the word puissant is having puissance : powerful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
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| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |