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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| malediction | curse |