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.

Random words

WordMeaning
submissivesubmitting to others
demurto take exception : object
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
civilof or relating to citizens
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
affirmationthe act of affirming
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events