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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circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming