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
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist