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
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
sparseof few and scattered elements
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
ponderousof very great weight
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct