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
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
retrenchcut down
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
gruela thin porridge
martineta strict disciplinarian
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
raspto rub with something rough
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details