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
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing