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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WordMeaning
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
debonairsuave
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
approbationcommendation
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
apoplexystroke
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice