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
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
martineta strict disciplinarian
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby