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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historichistorical
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
bentunenclosed grassland
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony