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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grottocave
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
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jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
tatterto make ragged
frivolousof little weight or importance