GRE Word List

IMBROGLIO

an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding

The meaning of the word imbroglio is an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding.

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incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
boorpeasant
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated