GRE Word List

PUMMEL

pound

The meaning of the word pummel is pound.

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WordMeaning
evoketo call forth or up: such as
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way