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
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
cursiverunning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling