gauntlet

nounCommon GRE wordMore G words

a challenge or ordeal that one must endure or confront

In a sentence

Gauntlet in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing gauntlet in a sentence.

New recruits had to run a gauntlet of grueling tests before they were accepted.

Synonyms

challengeordealtrialtest

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

providing profit or income; productive

in a way that yields profit or useful result

to deny or contradict; to declare false

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Gauntlet (noun) means a challenge or ordeal that one must endure or confront

Here is gauntlet used in an example sentence: "New recruits had to run a gauntlet of grueling tests before they were accepted."

Common synonyms for gauntlet include challenge, ordeal, trial, test.

Gauntlet is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.