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
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
disquietudeanxiety