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

WordMeaning
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
ancillarysubordinate
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
fienddevil
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
shamblesa meat market