GRE Word List

RUFFIAN

a brutal person : bully

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

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WordMeaning
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
uniquebeing the only one : sole
marrowbone marrow
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition