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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |