GRE Word List

DILEMMA

a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice

The meaning of the word dilemma is a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice.

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affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
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purgeto clear of guilt
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brinkedge
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
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