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
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
betokento typify beforehand : presage
impetusa driving force : impulse
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
fetefestival
imbibedrink
lucremonetary gain : profit