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
imbibedrink
demisedeath
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
impedimentsomething that impedes
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage