GRE Word List

IMBROGLIO

an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding

The meaning of the word imbroglio is an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding.

Random words

WordMeaning
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
shama trick that deludes : hoax
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
embroiderto ornament with needlework
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
natalnative
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination