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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
fellskin
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space