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
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
rarefiedbeing less dense
raptlifted up and carried away
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
perforateto make a hole through
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government