GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

The meaning of the word conundrum is an intricate and difficult problem.

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WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
filchto steal secretly or casually
dowseto plunge into water
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on