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
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
quarrygame
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
fienddevil
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
saboteurone that practices sabotage
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
fortuitousoccurring by chance