GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
sluggarda habitually lazy person
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
succorrelief