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
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
sleeperone that sleeps
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand