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.

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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
demurto take exception : object