GRE Word List
PRECIPICE
a very steep or overhanging place
The meaning of the word precipice is a very steep or overhanging place.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |