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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palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
vitalof the utmost importance
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
constituenta member of a constituency
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
migrantone that migrates: such as
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care