noun · Medium SAT word

    Quandary

    dilemma; a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant one

    Quandary in a sentence

    She faced a quandary choosing between her two job offers.

    Synonyms for quandary

    • dilemma
    • predicament
    • puzzle

    Antonyms for quandary

    • solution
    • clarity
    • certainty

    Practice quandary on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like quandary appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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