GRE Word List

RUFFIAN

a brutal person : bully

The meaning of the word ruffian is a brutal person : bully.

Random words

WordMeaning
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative