quagmire
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “quagmire” mean?
noun.an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.
SAT Usage
the term is often found in contexts discussing difficult or problematic scenarios, such as political dilemmas or personal challenges. It emphasizes the entrapment or confusion that arises from such situations, distinguishing it from similar words like "predicament," which may not convey the same level of complexity or hazard.
Common Confusions
Quagmire implies a complex and hazardous situation with entrapment, while predicament usually suggests a difficult but less intricate scenario that may not involve the same level of confusion or danger.
Do not choose quagmire if the context emphasizes simplicity or ease rather than an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.
Example Sentences
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The paperwork got lost in a quagmire of bureaucracy.