GRE Word List
CONUNDRUM
riddle; difficult problem
The meaning of the word conundrum is riddle; difficult problem.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tendentious | promoting a particular point of view; biased; having an aim; designed to further a cause; Ex. tendentious rather than truth-seeking; CF. tend: move in a certain direction |
| junta | group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force) |
| season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
| equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
| devolve | deputize; pass or be passed to others (power, work, or property); Ex. devolve on/upon/to |
| outrage | act of extreme violence or viciousness; resentful anger; V: commit an outrage on; produce anger in; ADJ. outrageous: offensive |
| appurtenances | subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing |
| consanguinity | kinship; relationship by birth |
| adjourn | suspend until a later time; move from one place to another |
| tatter | torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes |