GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
sciondescendant
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
sequesterto set apart : segregate