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 |
|---|---|
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |