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
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
comportto be fitting : accord
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel