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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demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
hardybold
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
adjointo add or attach by joining