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
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
cipherzero
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
potentateruler
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable