GRE Word List

PUZZLE

to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally

The meaning of the word puzzle is to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally.

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sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
wastrelvagabond
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents