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
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
noveltysomething new or unusual
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity