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
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
betrothto promise to marry
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
ripto tear or split apart or open
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable