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
politypolitical organization
quicksilvermercury
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
ciliatedpossessing cilia
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure