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
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
spruceto make spruce
phenomenaphenomenon
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
forteone's strong point
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg