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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ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
conflagrationfire
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
cringeto recoil in distaste
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully