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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| equine | of, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| skimp | skimpy |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |