GRE Word List

LABYRINTH

a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys

The meaning of the word labyrinth is a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys.

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invalidateto make invalid
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
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