GRE Word List

PRECARIOUS

dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments

The meaning of the word precarious is dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments.

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ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
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carefreefree from care: such as