GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

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flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit