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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obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
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portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
impingeencroach
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly