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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parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
surmountto prevail over : overcome
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
lopsidedleaning to one side
dozeto sleep lightly
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group