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
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
ensconceshelter
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense