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
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
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negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
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attireto put garments on : dress
nethersituated down or below : lower
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame