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
indicativeserving to indicate
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
victualsfood usable by people
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way