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
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
canterone who uses cant: such as
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk