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
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
apostateone who commits apostasy
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit