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
abnegationdenial
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous