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
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
concatenatelinked together
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
ephemerallasting a very short time
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures