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 |
|---|---|
| cameo | shell or jewel carved in relief; star's special appearance in a minor role in a film |
| rhapsodize | speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery |
| cantata | story set to music to be sung by a chorus (shorter than an oratorio) |
| oversee | watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision |
| immure | imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall |
| contusion | bruise |
| galleon | large three-masted sailing ship |
| chasm | abyss; very deep crack |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
| dereliction | neglect of duty; abandonment |