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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |