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
antiquityancient times
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
breadthdistance from side to side : width
donto put on (an article of clothing)
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
confideto have confidence : trust
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
retrenchcut down
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure