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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
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| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
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| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |