GRE Word List
DILEMMA
situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options; problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives
The meaning of the word dilemma is situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options; problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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