GRE vocabulary

Imbroglio (Re-attempt)

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

"The political imbroglio surrounding the scandal led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials."

Etymology

From Italian 'imbrogliare' meaning 'to entangle'.

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