GRE Word List

CONUNDRUM

an intricate and difficult problem

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

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siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)