1.quandary
noun: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Steve certainly is in a quandary: if he doesn't call Elaine, she will blame him for everything, but if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job.
2.elude
verb: escape understanding
Even a basic understanding of physics can elude most high school students.
3.egotist
noun: a conceited and self-centered person
An egotist, Natasha had few friends because of her inability to talk about anything except her dream of becoming the next American Idol.
4.rile
verb: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Dan is usually calm and balanced, but it takes only one intense glare from Sabrina to rile him.
5.dupe
verb: to trick or swindle
Once again a get-rich-fast Internet scheme had duped Harold into submitting a $5,000 check to a sham operation.
noun: a person who is easily tricked or swindled
The charlatan mistook the crowd for a bunch of dupes, but the crowd was quickly on to him and decried his bald-faced attempt to bilk them.
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