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
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
flightyswift
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand