GRE Word List
PROBLEMATIC
posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
The meaning of the word problematic is posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |