conundrum

Day 25Level 3

kuh-NUHN-druhm

riddle

a question involving a trick ; riddle

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

puzzle, brainteaser

Antonyms:

known, understanding

Example Sentence:

Nicholas Copernicus was the first scientist, to solve the conundrum that earth revolves around the sun.

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miserable

ab-jekt

pathetic, miserable, hopeless

artistic

es-THET-ik

relating to or appreciating art or beauty

increase in power

uh-GRAAN-diez

to increase in intensity, power, or prestige; to make appear greater

loyalty

uh-LEE-juhns

loyalty

adulterate

uh-LOY

make less pure; adulterate

deception

AHR-tuh-fis

deception; trickery