GRE Word List
PUISSANT
having puissance : powerful
The meaning of the word puissant is having puissance : powerful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |