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
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
veracioustruthful
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
stentorianextremely loud
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
bestowto put to use : apply
degradationthe act or process of degrading