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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nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
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mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
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dulltedious
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dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate