conundrum vs known

conundrum

noun
  • A difficult choice or decision that must be made. 

  • A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer. 

known

noun
  • Any fact or situation which is known or familiar. 

  • A constant or variable the value of which is already determined. 

adj
  • Accepted, familiar, researched. 

  • Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned. 

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