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
reparteea quick and witty reply
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
implodeto burst inward
oculistophthalmologist
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior