GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

WordMeaning
filthfoul or putrid matter
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
rubrican authoritative rule
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
scrappyconsisting of scraps