GRE Word List

QUANDARY

a state of perplexity or doubt

The meaning of the word quandary is a state of perplexity or doubt.

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WordMeaning
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt