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
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| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
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| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
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| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
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