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
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
lacerationthe act of lacerating
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable