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
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
minusculevery small
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride