GRE Word List

DILEMMA

a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice

The meaning of the word dilemma is a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice.

Random words

WordMeaning
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
encompassinclude
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise