GRE Word List
ENIGMA
something hard to understand or explain
The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |