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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| whittle | a large knife |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| seismic | of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |