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
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
blareto sound loud and strident
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect