conundrum
/kəˈnʌndrəm/
co · nun · drum
kə · ˈnʌn · drəm
English Definition
N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma
Significado en Español
acertijo, enigma
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
câu đố, vấn đề hóc búa
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Example Sentence
The problem posed a real conundrum for the scientists.
这个问题给科学家们带来了真正的难题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Origin unknown, puzzle; think of ''trapping someone'', enigma.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “conundrum”?
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Solution
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B
Dilemma
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C
Adventure
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D
Celebration
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B — Dilemma.
“conundrum” means N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
How the ancient builders lifted the huge stones remains a real ______.
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conundrum
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B
certainty
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solution
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answer
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A — conundrum.
“conundrum” means N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma
Common questions about “conundrum”
What does “conundrum” mean?
conundrum — N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma. In Chinese: 谜语；难题.
How do you pronounce “conundrum”?
conundrum is pronounced /kəˈnʌndrəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: co · nun · drum.
How do you use “conundrum” in a sentence?
The problem posed a real conundrum for the scientists. (这个问题给科学家们带来了真正的难题。)
What are synonyms for “conundrum”?
riddle, puzzle, enigma — all close in meaning to conundrum (N. puzzle; riddle; dilemma).
Is “conundrum” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. conundrum appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “conundrum”?
Origin unknown, puzzle; think of ''trapping someone'', enigma.
