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
depleteto empty of a principal substance
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
untenablenot able to be defended
gauntexcessively thin and angular
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
dawdleto spend time idly
tactfulhaving or showing tact