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
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
ciliatedpossessing cilia
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as