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
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
warrantedsanction
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm