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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