GRE Word List
ENIGMA
puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling
The meaning of the word enigma is puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jurisdiction | right and power to apply the law; authority |
| fraudulent | cheating; deceitful; Ex. fraudulent means; N. fraud: deception; swindle |
| tycoon | wealthy and powerful businessperson; wealthy leader; magnate; Ex. business tycoon |
| circumlocution | indirect or roundabout expression (by using an uncecessarily large number of words esp. when trying to avoid answering a difficult question directly) |
| verge | border; edge, rim, or margin; Ex. on the verge of: very near to; V: border on |
| trickle | flow in drops or in a thin stream; N. |
| egress | exit; opening for going out; act of going out; OP. ingress |
| oaf | stupid awkward person; CF. elf |
| viscid | adhesive; gluey |
| obviate | make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need |
