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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artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
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tatterto make ragged
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loutto bow in respect
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