GRE Word List

CONTINGENT

dependent on or conditioned by something else

The meaning of the word contingent is dependent on or conditioned by something else.

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WordMeaning
influxa coming in
misadventuremisfortune
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
brawnymuscular
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end