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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wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
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propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction