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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| travail | work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |