GRE Word List

PRECIPICE

a very steep or overhanging place

The meaning of the word precipice is a very steep or overhanging place.

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WordMeaning
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
quenchput out
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
entitybeing
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage