GRE Word List

RUFFIAN

a brutal person : bully

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

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preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
slougha place of deep mud or mire
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
requiteto make return for : repay
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something