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predicament

/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

pre · dic · a · ment prɪ · ˈdɪ · kə · mənt

English Definition

n. difficult situation

中文释义

困境，窘境

Significado en Español

aprieto, dilema

한국어 뜻

곤경, 난처한 상황

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tình thế khó khăn, tình huống khó xử

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pre(before)+dic(speak)+ament(noun)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “predicament” as used in the sentence: Finding himself in a financial predicament, George had to ask his family for help.

A solution
B dilemma
C celebration
D achievement

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B — dilemma. “predicament” means n. difficult situation

Common questions about “predicament”

What does “predicament” mean?

predicament — n. difficult situation. In Chinese: 困境，窘境.

How do you pronounce “predicament”?

predicament is pronounced /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · dic · a · ment.

Is “predicament” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. predicament appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “predicament”?

pre(before)+dic(speak)+ament(noun)

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predicament

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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