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 |
|---|---|
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |