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
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate