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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |