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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thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
meniala person doing menial work