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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| duration | continuance in time |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| braid | to make from braids |
| runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |