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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| cursive | running |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |