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
compressto press or squeeze together
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
lumberto move ponderously
unfrockdefrock
recitala detailed account : enumeration
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning