GRE Word List
PREDICAMENT
the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
The meaning of the word predicament is the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| nomenclature | name |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| debut | a first appearance |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |