GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

WordMeaning
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
fetefestival
irreverencelack of reverence
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual