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
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
mendicantbeggar
raptlifted up and carried away
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
buoyanthaving buoyancy
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
darta light spear