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
provenanceorigin
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
docileeasily taught
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
functionaryone who serves in a certain function