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
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
ciliatedpossessing cilia
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
cremateto subject to cremation