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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cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
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acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
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