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 |
|---|---|
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| throes | pang |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |