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 |
|---|---|
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| encumber | weigh down |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |
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| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |