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
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
debuta first appearance
corrugatedhaving corrugations
depredationto lay waste : plunder