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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
corrugatedhaving corrugations
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
raspto rub with something rough
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation