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
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
championshipdesignation as champion
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition