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
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
leave-takingdeparture
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated