GRE Word List

PRECIPITOUS

precipitate

The meaning of the word precipitous is precipitate.

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WordMeaning
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment