GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

WordMeaning
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
daintysomething delicious to the taste
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
tyrannyoppressive power
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert