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
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
martineta strict disciplinarian
swillwash
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
muddleto make turbid or muddy
degradationthe act or process of degrading