GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
broachbrooch
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance