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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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Example Sentence

He was in a financial predicament.

他陷入了财务困境。

Synonyms
dilemma crisis
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.

  1. A celebration
  2. B achievement
  3. C solution
  4. D dilemma
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D — dilemma. “predicament” means n. difficult situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Locked out of the house in the rain, she found herself in a real ______.

  1. A comfort
  2. B predicament
  3. C blessing
  4. D delight
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B — predicament. “predicament” means n. difficult situation

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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.

How do you use “predicament” in a sentence?

He was in a financial predicament. (他陷入了财务困境。)

What are synonyms for “predicament”?

dilemma, crisis — all close in meaning to predicament (n. difficult situation).

Is “predicament” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. predicament appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “predicament”?

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

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