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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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
billowingwave
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify