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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| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
| reverie | daydream |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |