GRE Word List

PUMMEL

pound

The meaning of the word pummel is pound.

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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
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itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)