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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WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
slackento make less active : slow up
wrenchto move with a violent twist
conteststrive
verdantgreen in tint or color
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
interloperone that interlopes: such as