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 |
|---|---|
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| blackball | to vote against |
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| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| throes | pang |
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