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 |
|---|---|
| ramification | branch |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |