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
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors