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
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
veerto change direction or course
outlooka place offering a view
oratorone who delivers an oration
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
rankrelative standing or position
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
oligarchygovernment by the few
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute