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
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
carefreefree from care: such as
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
wantonmerciless
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)