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
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
pento shut in or as if in a pen
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
microcosma little world
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy