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

WordMeaning
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
wardthe action or process of guarding
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man