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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gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
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cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
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