GRE Word List

PUISSANT

having puissance : powerful

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

Random words

WordMeaning
inditemake up
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
fuddlebooze
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
banea source of harm or ruin : curse