GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
respitea period of temporary delay
nexusconnection
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
wantonmerciless
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
filingan act or instance of using a file
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question