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
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
figurea number symbol : numeral
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation