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.

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WordMeaning
inebriateone who is drunk
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
foregoto go before : precede
demurto take exception : object
diluteattenuate