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
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
slougha place of deep mud or mire
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
imminentready to take place : happening soon
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
requiteto make return for : repay
slaughterthe act of killing
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
compulsorymandatory
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds