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
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
crescendoa gradual increase
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
obligatorybinding in law or conscience