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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WordMeaning
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
minutiaea minute or minor detail
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
withholdto hold back from action : check
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt