GRE Word List

PUMMEL

pound

The meaning of the word pummel is pound.

Random words

WordMeaning
betrayto lead astray
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place