GRE Word List

PUMMEL

pound

The meaning of the word pummel is pound.

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coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class