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
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
dolta stupid person
longevitya long duration of individual life
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law