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.

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isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility