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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analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
longevitya long duration of individual life
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity