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 |
|---|---|
| encompass | include |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |