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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| analogous | similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |