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
abnegationdenial
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
nethersituated down or below : lower
invalidnot valid:
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence