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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| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| romp | one that romps |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| primal | original |
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