GRE Word List
PUISSANT
having puissance : powerful
The meaning of the word puissant is having puissance : powerful.
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| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
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| decipher | decode |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
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