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.

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hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing