meaning of conundrum

[Elita]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #518 "English Slang Idioms (102)", question 1

"Hi, Richard. I am kind of in a ......... here. The Accounts Payable needs to be updated today and I need the information from your department on how many office supplies you have ordered this month. Can you help?" Jim asked.

(a) conundrum
(b) paradox
(c) anomaly
(d) jam

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #518 "English Slang Idioms (102)", answer 1

"Hi, Richard. I am kind of in a jam here. The Accounts Payable needs to be updated today and I need the information from your department on how many office supplies you have ordered this month. Can you help?" Jim asked.

Correct answer: (d) jam
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conundrum???

Elita

[Mister Micawber]

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