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

WordMeaning
recessthe action of receding : recession
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
slapdashhaphazard
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
promptto move to action : incite
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead