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
retainto keep in possession or use
trekto make one's way arduously
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard