GRE Word List
PREDICAMENT
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
The meaning of the word predicament is difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| barrister | counselor-at-law or lawyer in the higher court of law; CF. bar |
| reek | emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench |
| diminution | lessening; reduction in size; V. diminish |
| molten | melted; Ex. molten lava |
| mimicry | imitation |
| diorama | life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| encroachment | gradual intrusion; Ex. I resent all these encroachments on my valuable time; V. encroach: take another's possessions or right gradually or stealthily; intrude; Ex. encroach on/upon |
| gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
| compliance | conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply |
