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 |
|---|---|
| diva | prima donna |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| 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 |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| polity | political organization |