GRE Word List

PUMMEL

pound

The meaning of the word pummel is pound.

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WordMeaning
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate