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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| overwhelm | upset |