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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palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
vital | of the utmost importance |
stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
constituent | a member of a constituency |
mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
migrant | one that migrates: such as |
elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |