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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| maroon | a dark red |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| brazen | made of brass |
| manumit | to release from slavery |