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
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
unisonidentity in musical pitch
maledictioncurse