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
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
capsizeto cause to overturn
convoketo call together to a meeting
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly