GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

Random words

WordMeaning
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
generalitythe quality or state of being general
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous