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
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
scintillaspark
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
frolicfull of fun : merry
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive