GRE Word List
PUMMEL
pound
The meaning of the word pummel is pound.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
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| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
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| malediction | curse |
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